Do you know that your upholstered pieces of furniture could be one of the dirtiest places in your home, especially your couch? Most times you clean other places in the house forgetting the couches and chairs. Dirty upholstered furniture can harbor thousands of bacteria, germs, and upholstery allergens. Chairs, seats, and sofas that are covered with fabrics get stained by oil and dust. Even if the oil does not pour on it directly, your body oil and residue settle on them. Therefore, it is important to clean your upholstered furniture regularly. Upholstery cleaning should be a big part of spring cleaning. To ensure that your upholstery is clean and healthy you should clean it at least annually.
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING REASONS
The reason why some people do not clean their upholstery is that they do not know how hazardous dirty upholstered furniture could be. Here are some reasons why you should clean your upholstery.
Avoid Health Troubles
Allergy triggers such as house dust, mites, pollen molds, and so on dwell in unclean air. These hazardous microbes cause allergic reactions in humans and pets. These triggers hide in the nooks and crannies of upholstered furniture in the house. These microbes and bacteria should be removed from the house because they are not good for the respiratory system. They cause difficulty in breathing and trigger asthma.
Coronavirus on Your Furniture Fabric
Though upholstered surfaces are less inviting to viruses like Covid-19. However, it is a nice idea to clean and sanitize them. These surfaces should be cleaned with soft cloths or sponges. After Covid-19, professional cleaning and disinfecting of the house is recommended.
Stains, Spills, and Grime Removal
As mentioned, germs and dirt get trapped in upholstery fabric through stains, spills, and grime from household fluids and body oil. It is good to keep your upholstered furniture clean and without blemish.
Unpleasant Odor Removal
Oil and dirt accumulate and form sticky fluid on the fabric of the upholstered furniture that gives a bad odor. Deodorizers are good but then, they do not last long, and the bad smell will return. It is very important to clean your upholstered furniture to improve the smell and even the whole room.
Upholstery Cleaning After Water/Fire Damages
Upholstery Treatment After Fire Damage
Upholstery cleaning and restoration after fire damage is very important. Upholstery should not be touched after fire damage; the soot must first be removed by specialists. This is because soot is oily and can cause stains.
Upholstery Treatment After Water Damage
Wet on the upholstery can cause mold and mildew growth. To prevent it and for proper cleaning, water removal, and clean-up after water damage, you should invite a professional